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1. The East Chinese Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(142)
$$$$
• Chinese • Circular Quay
Booked 3 times today
The East is Sydney’s leading fine dining Chinese restaurant by the Opera House, Circular Quay. With both indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the Sydney Harbor Bridge, we proudly serve authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a diverse and delicious menu inspired by rich Chinese history.Our menu is very extensive, with dishes that are hot and powerful to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavors, or steamed natural aromas, or perhaps exotic herbs and spices, The East has dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.
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2. Bennelong Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(565)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD
Bennelong serves to celebrate the Sydney Opera House and its extraordinary architecture by offering a culturally significant and inspiring menu showcasing a most magnificent production of Australian food and wine. We offer a 3 course menu with sides for $225 per person. Our cooking is not overly technical and tricky – it’s robust and direct – allowing the pure flavours of the ingredients to sing. We’ve enjoyed developing a whimsical dessert menu based on traditional Australian sweets, and the wine list, similarly – is a reflection of the best of Australia – without taking itself too seriously", Peter Gilmore.
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3. Wahlburgers Opera Quays
3.6
Very Good(43)
$$$$
• Australian • Sydney CBD
Booked 7 times today
From Boston to Sydney: From Chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers Donnie & Mark, welcome to Wahlburgers! From burgers to pizzas, wings to steaks, Wahlburgers has just what you're craving. Bring the family by for some fries and shakes, tune in to our live and loud sports, and unwind with an offering from our full bar. If you're after it, Wahlburgers has got it!Located on the world-famous Sydney Harbour Foreshore. Steps away from the Opera House and with striking views of The Sydney Harbour Bridge
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4. Neptune's Grotto
4.8
Exceptional(488)
$$$$
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 60 times today
Neptune’s Grotto, a basement Italian restaurant in the CBD.
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5. Grandfather's
4.7
Exceptional(308)
$$$$
• Chinese • Sydney CBD
Booked 77 times today
Grandfather's Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. Angel Place, Sydney.
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6. Clam Bar
4.8
Exceptional(780)
$$$$
• Steak • Sydney CBD
Booked 49 times today
Clam Bar, a New York inspired seafood grill & steakhouse in the heart of the CBD.
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7. Ragazzi
4.8
Exceptional(59)
$$$$
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 41 times today
Angel Place’s Ragazzi Wine + Pasta is one of the CBD’s most-loved dining spots, serving traditional hand-rolled, shaped and pinched Italian pasta shapes, with sauces and snacks that are uniquely our own. The menu, created by Executive Chef Alex Major and Head Chef Rajesh Bhandari, changes regularly, according to what’s in season. Much like in the kitchen, Ragazzi's 250 bottle-heavy wine list highlights both classic and contemporary Italian winemaking, while paying full respect to the growing use of native Italian varieties here in Australia.Ragazzi is lively and energetic with an open kitchen and bar and a warm, enthusiastic team.
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8. The Wharf Restaurant and Bar
4.2
Awesome(165)
$$$$
• Modern Australian • Dawes Point / Walsh Bay
Booked 23 times today
Welcome to The Wharf Restaurant and Bar – an elevated sit-down restaurant and bar at the end of Wharf 4/5 with sweeping views of Sydney Harbour.Serving a contemporary Australian menu with the relaxed charm of waterfront dining, book your table at the restaurant and choose from one of two shared menus, or order a la carte. The Wharf Restaurant and Bar also offers a casual bar area, perfect for a pre-show drink and a snack.
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9. Palazzo Salato
4.7
Exceptional(41)
$$$$
• Italian • Sydney CBD
Booked 47 times today
Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, Palazzo Salato is an ode to the great trattorias of Rome. Spread over the heritage-listed building’s walk-in bar, dining room and hidden private dining room, there's a lively space to suit every occasion, big and small.To eat, Palazzo Salato's menu of snacks, hand-rolled pasta and sustainably sourced proteins from some of Australia’s best farmers, is devised by Executive Chef Alex Major and Head Chef Matthew Goddard. While seasonally led, a few classics remain on the menu always, including the Palazzo ham with colatura hot sauce and focaccia; stracciatella with anchovies; mafaldine with spanner crab, sea blight, uni butter and chilli; and the agnolotti dal plin to name a few. To drink, an 600-strong wine list focusing on low intervention Italian, Australian and French wines.
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10. Pony Dining The Rocks
4.5
Awesome(302)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • The Rocks
Booked 11 times today
Pony’s executive chef and team are the masters of the wood fire grill, producing contemporary and modern Australian dishes of the season’s freshest produce since its opening in 2006. In an open kitchen where Exec Chef Neil Nolan enjoys a chat with our guests, the Argentinian grill fuelled by iron bark takes dominance with the menu created around this masterpiece. Pony is located in Sydney’s oldest cobblestone laneway within the historic and bustling dining precinct of The Rocks offering inside and outside seating. Our carefully crafted boutique selection of wines and delicious cocktail list complements our a la carte and group menus.

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  • WarwickGold
    Sydney •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food. Beautiful establishment. Great service.
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    Grandfather's$$$$• Chinese• Sydney CBD
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    4.7
  • Abby
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food was so delicious and the waiter was aware of what was coeliac safe/or not (which was only a few things). Everything we had was 10/10 and the vibes were fabulous, highly recommend!!
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    Neptune's Grotto$$$$• Italian• Sydney CBD
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    4.8
  • Sanjoy
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We were traveling to Visit Sydney from Melbourne and meet up with friends for dinner on 22nd May 26. We booked a table for 4 in The East Chinese restaurant at circular Quay Sydney Opera facing harbour bridge ( and on RHS Sydney Opera house) It was a fantastic location and food was excellent. Service was very fast and serving was good.Overall very satisfactory and w shall definitely Visit AGAIN!
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    The East Chinese Restaurant$$$$• Chinese• Circular Quay
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    4.5
  • EDGARGold
    Victoria •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 21, 2026
    Always a Highlight of Our trip To Sydney❤️❤️❤️ Service and food and the Ambiance 10 out of 10
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    Bennelong Restaurant$$$$• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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    4.7
  • kelly
    Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 31, 2025
    One word, amazing! Spent Hogmanay (new year eve) here and the staff were absolutely brilliant, they could not have done more, all attentive, friendly and welcoming. Thank you so much for the special evening, all the way from Scotland to see the Sydney fireworks and the staff made sure it was special, give these guys a new year bonus. A happy Scot 🥳
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    Wahlburgers Opera Quays$$$$• Australian• Sydney CBD
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    3.6

Discover best restaurants near Sydney Opera House

Discover the iconic Sydney Opera House, a centerpiece of cultural and artistic life nestled along the beautiful Sydney Harbour. Where to Eat Near Sydney Opera House? The dining landscape near the Sydney Opera House offers a delightful blend of casual and elegant options. Enjoy Australian fare with an emphasis on wood-fired cooking, fresh local produce, and flavorful dishes. Indulge in vibrant Italian dining featuring handmade pastas, or relish the laid-back atmosphere of burger joints serving crispy fries and shakes. Additionally, you’ll find cozy taverns perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. Whatever your culinary craving, the diverse global flavors guarantee an enjoyable dining experience just steps away from the Opera House.

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